Hockey

'There is a fine line': How NHL coaches and referees navigate the emotions of a game

Dave Jackson had just made what he thought was a straightforward tripping call. Refereeing an AHL game in the late 1980s, the young official couldn't understand why future NHL head coach Rick Bowness was upset. Jackson skated over for a chat.

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Capitals re-sign defenceman Rasmus Sandin to a 5-year contract worth $23 million

The Washington Capitals re-signed defenceman Rasmus Sandin on Wednesday to a five-year contract worth $23 million. He will count $4.6 million against the salary cap through the 2028-29 NHL season.

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Golden Knights bring losing streak into game against the Canucks

Vancouver Canucks (40-17-7, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (33-22-7, fourth in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Thursday, 10 p.m.

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Lightning take on the Flames after shootout victory

Calgary Flames (30-26-5, sixth in the Pacific Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (33-24-6, fifth in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m.

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San Jose takes on New York following Duclair's 2-goal game

New York Islanders (27-20-14, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (15-39-7, eighth in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Thursday, 10:30 p.m.

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Oilers take on the Blue Jackets after overtime win

Edmonton Oilers (38-20-2, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (21-31-10, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Thursday, 7 p.m.